How to Choose Between Home Espresso Machines

Home Espresso Machines come in a variety of styles. Which kind is right for you?

You've decided you need an espresso machine at home, but what kind? They all have the same basic mechanism: forcing hot water through coffee grounds under pressure. But there are different ways to accomplish that. There are 4 basic machines, and each has its positive and negative features.

Pump Home Espresso Machines

• These use a powered pump to produce the correct amount of water pressure
• Usually the most expensive

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• Can be quite large, bulky and noisyPump Home Espresso Machine
• Produces excellent espresso
• Pump can get clogged with mineral deposits from the water
• Commercial machines are often this type

Lever/Piston Home Espresso Machines

• There is a manual lever and piston on these models to create the pressure
• Can be physically hard on the arm Lever/Piston Home Espresso Machines
• Very quiet machine
• Espresso quality can vary
• Few parts, low maintenance

Steam Powered Home Espresso Machines

• The steam from heated water creates the pressure
• Pressure isn't always strong enough to make a good EspressoSteam Powered Home Espresso Machines
• Smaller machine, sleek design
• Quick and easy to use

Moka Pots

• These are simple stove-top potsMoka Pots
• Water in the bottom half of the pot, forces steam through the coffee into the top half of the pot
• Super simple to use
• Less pressure than the mechanized versions
• No milk frothing/foaming attachments
• Least expensive of all these models

So with all the options laid out above. Check the Featured Stores in the upper right to start
shopping for your Home Espresso Machine. Each one has different inventory but Cooking.com and
Overstock.com have great shipping deals on their espresso machines.

 

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